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Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Commission did not open proceedings against Pashinyan

Nikol Pashinyan

September 10, 2026

Semyon Babayan, head of the human rights NGO Public Informant, asked the commission to examine “violations of the code of conduct” by Armenia’s prime minister.

Property prices in Armenia rise again: new wave of emigration from Russia and other factors

Armenia

September 10, 2026

Armenia sees a new wave of emigration and an influx of people relocating to the country amid rumours of possible mobilisation in Russia. Property rental and sale prices have risen by 20%.

'Major cause for concern': expert view on Armenian school students’ low level of knowledge

Armenia

September 09, 2026

According to an OECD study, 15-year-old Armenian school students rank last in the region in terms of their level of knowledge, particularly in mathematics, science and their ability to analyse what they read. Comment

False claims that text of Armenia’s new Constitution has been published, and rebuttal

Armenia

September 08, 2026

Two members of the Njhar constitutional movement spread false information. The Justice Ministry denied it. Fact-checkers investigated the claim. Here are the details.

Armenian and Turkish business leaders call for borders to reopen. Is it likely to happen?

Armenia-Turkey

September 08, 2026

Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan says significant progress requires resolving political issues first, particularly those with Azerbaijan

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 31 August-4 September, 2026

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

September 04, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

'If Russia decides to withdraw its military base, we will not object' – Pashinyan

Armenia-Russia

September 03, 2026

During his regular weekly briefing, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan also commented on the issues he discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin at their recent meeting in Bishkek

Former head of Armenia’s State Revenue Committee arrested after appearing in court on stretcher

Armenia

September 02, 2026

Gagik Khachatryan, 71, was brought to court on a stretcher, with his lawyers saying the authorities’ actions amounted to torture. Full details of the case and comments.

'Kocharyan's arrest is driven by geopolitical motives': Former Armenian president's team speaks out

Robert Kocharyan

September 01, 2026

Kocharyan’s lawyer and allies say the former president should be released “not at Putin’s request”, despite his friendship with the Russian president, but because there are no legal grounds for his detention.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 24-28 August, 2026

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

August 28, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Terabank sale: Armenian businessman, Georgian bank and possible Russian link

Armenia-Georgia

August 26, 2026

Arins Group, owned by Armenian businessman Karen Safaryan, is buying Georgia's Terabank and the Biltmore Hotel in Tbilisi.

Armenia's new parliament: balance of power, tools of government and opposition's dead end

Armenia

August 22, 2026

Political analyst Alexander Iskandaryan on what to expect from Armenia's ninth National Assembly and the tactics chosen by the government and opposition amid the country's pressing challenges

Opinion: 'Moscow’s main fear is that Armenia will choose European Union'

Armenia-Russia

August 21, 2026

Experts from the Armenian Council think tank explain why Russia is urging Armenia to hold a referendum as soon as possible on EU membership or remaining in the Russian-led EAEU

Armenia-Azerbaijan exports could begin 'soon': Pledges, figures and remaining barriers

Azerbaijan-Armenia

August 21, 2026

Pashinyan’s statement comes against the backdrop of tangible but still highly asymmetrical trade relations.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 17-21 August, 2026

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

August 21, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

'From crisis management to stability': Pashinyan unveils new government programme

Nikol Pashinyan

August 21, 2026

Armenia's Cabinet approves 2026–2031 programme: Pashinyan explains what to expect over the next five years and outlines the government's foreign policy priorities

Armenian prime minister's wife launches campaign against domestic violence

Armenia

August 18, 2026

Soon after Anna Hakobyan called for a public discussion of the issue, she received death threats but continued to promote her initiative. The first stage will involve drafting new legislation.

Suicides in Armenia's military: the statistics and debate over who should be held responsible

Armenia

August 18, 2026

The prime minister said individual officials would now be held personally accountable for such cases and announced dismissals. However, the chief of the General Staff and defence minister have kept their posts.

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